laying-on

The operation of placing gold leaf on a surface
prior to the application of a heated tool. The
gold leaf is transferred from the GOLD CUSHION by means
of a wad of cotton-wool, or a piece of felt. When
the gold is in roll form, it is transferred
directly from the roll to the surface to be
gilded. In edge gilding, the leaf is transferred
from the cushion by means of a GILDER'S TIP . (140 , 256 )